breathe through the nose – the tip of your tongue should be touching the roof of your mouth so gently close your lips and breathe through your nose

breathe into the abdomen to help you to relax and feel more “rooted”

stay upright – maintain a straight back but try to keep your muscles relaxed; when you’re suitably upright you should be able to relax the core but remain upright

don’t practice within 1 hour of eating – when you eat food, your stomach will be full and to do any sort of exercise will make you feel physically sick; additionally, chi is said to focus on the stomach to aid digestion

if you are thirsty, you will feel more comfortable if you have a sip of water; it will also help as the deep breathing may make your throat dry

don’t practice outdoors in windy weather – apart from being a distraction, the chi can scatter in strong wind

don’t practice in the rain – it is a distraction; similarly, don’t practice in sweaty clothing

wear loose clothing – this will enable you to move more freely

don’t practice if you need to go to the toilet – apart from being a distraction, you may also have an “accident” if practising the trickier moves!

be patient to experience the benefits – the benefits only come from regular practice although you should benefit immediately in terms of relaxation.

This brief list should get you started but don’t worry if you forget things. As always, listen to your body and if something doesn’t feel right, ask your teacher for help as he or she can look at what you’re doing and advise as appropriate.

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You are strongly advised to seek the advice of your doctor and/or health professional before participating in any activities or taking any advice given on this website. Wimble Wellness and associated parties cannot accept any responsibility for any injuries or illnesses sustained as a result of the reader carrying out anything described within the pages of this website.

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